Overview
Northern Virginia Community College in Annandale, Virginia has competed in varsity esports since 2018, with affiliations including NJCAAE. Its teams currently compete in Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, VALORANT, League of Legends and Rocket League. The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nvcc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Federal College Scorecard data shows an average net price of $9,919 per year and a graduation rate of 33% across 33,048 undergraduates.
Esports details verified 2026-10-10 · Federal data retrieved 2026-10-10
Esports scholarships at NOVA
No esports scholarships published
NOVA doesn't publish esports scholarship terms. Ask the program staff about athletic or participation awards during recruiting.
The esports program
- Level
- Varsity
- Founded
- 2018
- Conference / league
- NJCAAE
- Facility
- Not published
- Titles fielded
- 5
Cost & outcomes vs. other esports schools
Compared with the median of all 405 esports programs we track.
| Tuition (in-state / out-of-state) | $5,891 / $12,409 |
|---|---|
| Average net price (after grants) | $9,919 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 20% |
| Median debt at graduation | $11,000 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 31:1 |
Who studies at NOVA
33,048 undergraduates, shown as 100 people.
- White 25%
- Hispanic/Latino 31%
- Black 15%
- Asian 15%
- Two or more races 4%
- International 5%
- Other / unknown 5%
- Women
- 51%
- First-generation
- 41%
- Pell recipients
- 20%
Frequently asked questions
Does NOVA offer esports scholarships?
The school does not publicly list esports scholarship terms (nvcc.edu, current page); contact the program directly. Scholarship terms can change each season, so confirm with the program before applying.
What games does NOVA esports compete in?
NOVA fields varsity teams in Marvel Rivals, Overwatch 2, VALORANT, League of Legends and Rocket League, according to the program's published information.
How much does NOVA cost per year?
The average annual net price — cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving aid — is $9,919. Published tuition is $5,891 in-state and $12,409 out-of-state (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard).
When did NOVA start varsity esports?
NOVA's varsity esports program began in 2018.
Sources
- Esports program and scholarship terms: nvcc.edu (current page)
- Cost, admissions, outcomes and demographics: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-10-10
- Photo: The original uploader was Ser Amantio di Nicolao at English Wikipedia., CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Research notes
Run by NOVA Recreation & Wellness with staff coaches (John O'Neil, Jordan Whitaker); six NJCAAE national titles. lol/rl from college page; mr from Fall 2026 NJCAAE entries.
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